Champaign County, IL Power Outages
Utilities serving Champaign County, Illinois don't yet share live outage data with DOE's ODIN feed. Check your electric company's outage map (listed below) for real-time status.
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Champaign County power outage history
Every significant outage recorded in Champaign County since late 2014, with likely causes from NOAA storm reports
Since late 2014, DOE's EAGLE-I monitoring system has recorded 162 significant power outages in Champaign County, meaning events that left at least 1% of customers in the dark. The largest (Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023) came when severe thunderstorms left 30,548 customers (33.9% of the county) without power.
From 2018 to 2025, the average customer here lost about 3 hr 21 min of power per year, close to the Illinois average of 2 hr 57 min. That ranks 68th of 102 Illinois counties for outage time, where 1st has the most.
June is the riskiest month: it accounted for 33% of all customer outage time from 2018 to 2025. On 14 days in that period, at least 5% of customers were out at the same time. Outage time in Champaign County has risen recently: about 4 hr 37 min per customer per year in 2022–2025, versus 2 hr 5 min in 2018–2021.
The most recent significant outage on record (Dec 29, 2025) affected 1,545 customers (1.7%) amid a winter storm.
Worst outages on record
| # | When | Peak customers out | Days | Likely cause (NOAA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023 | 30,548(33.9%) | 5 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 2 | Jul 16, 2024 | 9,622(10.7%) | 1 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 3 | Jun 30 – Jul 2, 2019 | 8,370(9.3%) | 3 | Severe thunderstorms |
| 4 | Aug 11–12, 2025 | 5,900(6.6%) | 2 | Flooding |
| 5 | May 19, 2020 | 5,692(6.3%) | 1 | Flooding |
Hours without power per customer, by year
When outages happen
Source: DOE/ORNL EAGLE-I recorded electricity outages, 2014–2025 (CC BY 4.0), with likely causes from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database. EAGLE-I coverage was partial before 2018, so averages use 2018–2025. Peak counts are the highest number of customers out at one time.
Who provides electricity in Champaign County?
Electric companies with service territory in Champaign County (EIA-861, 2025)
| Utility | Type | Customers (IL) | Avg. outage time / yr | Live data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameren Illinois | Investor Owned | 1,251,245 | Not reporting | |
| Corn Belt Energy Corporation | Cooperative | 37,468 | Not reporting | |
| Eastern Illinois Elec Coop | Cooperative | 13,517 | Not reporting | |
| Village of Rantoul - (IL) | Municipal | 6,099 | Not reporting | |
| University of Illinois | State | 1 | Not reporting |
Customer counts are each utility's statewide total in Illinois. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-861 & Electric Power Annual.
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Cities in Champaign County
Champaign, Urbana
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Champaign County power outage FAQ
Is the power out in Champaign County right now?
No outages are currently reported for Champaign County by participating utilities. Live coverage is limited here, so If your power is out, report it to your electric company.
Which electric company serves Champaign County?
According to EIA-861 service territory data, Ameren Illinois Company, Corn Belt Energy Corporation, Eastern Illinois Elec Coop, Village of Rantoul - (IL) and 1 others provide electric service in Champaign County, Illinois.
What was the worst power outage in Champaign County?
The largest outage recorded by DOE's EAGLE-I system since 2014 was Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2023. It peaked at 30,548 customers without power (33.9% of the county). NOAA storm reports for that period point to severe thunderstorms.
How often does the power go out in Champaign County?
EAGLE-I has recorded 162 significant outages here since late 2014. From 2018 to 2025 the average customer lost about 3 hr 21 min of power per year, and on 14 days at least 5% of customers were out at once.
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PowerOutageTracker.com. "Champaign County, IL Power Outages." Accessed November 2, 2026. https://poweroutagetracker.com/outages/illinois/champaign-county